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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,864.11, 23,274.05 and 12,607.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,864.11, 23,274.05 and 12,607.80 is: 17,399.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,864.11 : 23,274.05 = 12,607.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,864.11/23,274.05 = 12,607.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,864.11x = 23,274.05 × 12,607.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,864.11x = 293,434,567.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,434,567.59/16,864.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,399.94

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